'Tis the season to do stuff. Real Estate agents are people too, so we understand the holidays are packed! But are they packed with the type of events you actually want to attend? Our list of events for November and December 2025 in the Catskills and Hudson Valley does not include the usual parade of Nutcracker performances and Handel's Messiah sing-alongs. We're keeping it small this year with a list of events that you're unlikely to find on your Instagram feed. They are to deeply satisfying escapes from the usual holiday melee you might elsewhere - Upstate gets carried away just like everyone else. We've got a pottery workshop, a walk with goats, a drum circle (in case you need to get some excess energy out), a quiet reading of fairytales, and a

Time to dust off your flannel, don your sweaters, perfect your apple-picking technique, and prepare for the kind of outings that makes you wonder why anyone would want to live anywhere else. As local real estate experts who've lived and worked in the Hudson Valley and Catskills for decades, we at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty try to stay plugged into everything that's happening Upstate. It's not hard! Every time we put our monthly list of Upstate events together we feel compelled to participate! September brings that magical transition from salty summer days to autumn's crisp ones - it's officially festival and fair season, people! 

From intimate chamber music concerts overlooking the Hudson River to pungent garlic festivals that'll have you

Autumn approaches! September is the in-between month in the Catskills and Hudson Valley regions. With school in session and August vacations in the rearview mirror there are less people about; peak leaf peeping time, we're told, will be firmly seated in October this year, so the traffic is just a bit lighter this month. What September is is the month for smaller local events that are 100% worth your time: attend a boutique festival, immerse yourself in a new skill (basket weaving anyone?), spend some much needed time in the woods foraging for 'shrooms. In September, the events of the Catskills and Hudson Valley are flavored with the region's rich culture, history and culinary traditions. Here are the recommendations for local events from our many

Summer is in full effect in the Catskills and Hudson Valley Region. Yes, the August weather is hot, but the beautiful days also seem endless – which means you can pack a lot in! Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty is going to keep you cool with events entertaining, arty, outdoorsy and some that are even worthy of going inside for. Let’s get immersed in Upstate culture! Here's our curated list of the Upstate events we think are cool enough (literally and figuratively) for us, the Local Experts in Catskills and Hudson Valley Real Estate to recommend to you, our newsletter and blog readers.

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Let’s fill our calendars with fun! (revised Aug 1, 2024)

It's May! And while May used to be a quiet month in the Hudson Valley and Catskills Region, with very few events and a fair bit of mud, that's not the case this year! It's official; we're pronouncing that our part of Upstate NY no longer has a down season! The events of the Hudson Valley and Catskills are happening every month of the year. Read on for a curated list of festivals, exhibits, fairs, and classes from the Local Experts In Upstate Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty. 

Inner Landscapes By Kate Radenbush

Where: Bank Arts Center, Newburgh

Experiential art exhibits aren’t always at the top of everyone’s to-do list, but maybe they should be…they can be totally

151 Schildknecht Road, Hurley, NY 12443

From dome homes and shell houses, to luxury colonials and turn-key homes with unexpected price tags (in a good way!) - it's one of those rare times in real estate that there's something on the market for you, no matter how wildly wonderful your taste. You won't believe the spectacular homes we have for your review this month! If one of the homes for sale below catches your attention, send a message and we'll see it together. 

1. Our First Home Is In The Mountains

This is a charming, unique Catskills home set peacefully on a quiet road in Mt Tremper with the Esopus Creek below, that needs to be experienced to fully appreciate. It's the

New Homes For Sale In The Catskills & Hudson Valley

Upstate farmhouses, Catskills cottages, Mid-Hudson orchards - all with Hudson Valley style! Here's a selection of what's available...

Idyllic Catskills Farmhouse

This home is a perfect representation of the Catskills ideal: a beautifully preserved historic home with a creative modern aesthetic that celebrates the home's history and the landscape that surrounds it. Don't miss the red party barn!

Offered At $1,495,000

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Upstate Perfect

Experts in Real Estate, Experts in Landscape

We live in one of the most magnificent regions of the world. On the rare occasions when we have the opportunity to see the Hudson Valley from the air, it's impossible not to be impressed with the big picture; the majestic river that built our towns and commerce, the surrounding valley, and the hills and mountains. We live in the midst of a seventh grade geography lesson! Get far enough off the ground on a crystal clear day and you'll also see the incredible system of beautiful waterways that feed the Hudson. We’re blessed with daily opportunities to not just be near the rivers, lakes, and streams that have carved out our landscape, but to be on them!

So let's get on some water and appreciate the peace

Hudson Valley Commercial Real Estate

Become a Neighbor

 Nothing will make you part of an Upstate community faster than opening a small business!

If you’ve been dreaming of escaping the larger places of the world and starting your own business in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, there may be something you don’t know that you should. You’ll be popular! If becoming a real part of the community where you live is something that’s important to you, you can make it happen in a second by moving to the Hudson Valley/Catskills region and starting a business. There’s something about small town living that makes residents champions of each and every small business that opens in their town. They won’t be merely curious about you and your venture, they’ll

Horseback Riding in The Hudson Valley

All my life I was completely obsessed with horses. When I was a child, growing up in England, all I wanted was a rocking horse. I never got one.

Stop. This is not going to be the whiny story of my sad inner child, fed only with hand-me-down toys. It is, in fact, a story of realized dreams.

When a rocking horse wasn’t forthcoming, I downgraded my expectations somewhat and asked for a hobby horse. You remember those; a stick with a stuffed animal horse head on the end? I never got one of those either.

Fortunately I have a Dad who loved to ride and found a way to combine his Daddy duties with his favorite pastime. I was often the only (very tiny) child on a wild adult ride, galloping behind on my